Dr Natalie Brand

Complementarian Spirituality: Reformed Women and Union with Christ - West Theological Monograph Dr Natalie Brand

In this work Dr. Brand seeks to contribute a unique complementarian expression of Reformed spirituality, in order to stimulate a spiritual renewal in the contemporary Reformed tradition. Using a distinctively feminine approach, in a theological arena largely monopolized by male theologians, the author anchors corporate and personal spirituality upon the unio mystica, so returning to a Calvinistic appreciation of the Christian life.

Grounding Reformed spirituality on the ''marital union'' between Christ and the church, a corporate portrait of the church is explored. Critical of the neglect of women in Reformed church life and practice, the author calls the tradition to reform; proposing an intentional complementarian use of women that can practically and spiritually profit the whole church body. The book culminates with an initial tracing of a ''Reformed feminine spirituality'' which is pastorally relevant to women, as well as encouraging a renewed experiential enjoyment of Christ for both men and women.